Crucial E100 480GB M.2 NVMe SSD (CT480E100SSD8)

Product Name: Crucial E100 480GB M.2 NVMe SSD (CT480E100SSD8)

Product Type: Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Form Factor: M.2 2280
Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe (backward compatible with PCIe Gen3)
Capacity: 480GB

Performance

• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 4,700 MB/s

• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 2,500 MB/s

NAND & Caching

• NAND Type: Micron 3D QLC NAND (176-layer)

• Caching: SLC (Single-Level Cell) dynamic cache for improved write performance

Endurance & Reliability

• Endurance (TBW): Approximately 60 TBW

• MTTF (Mean Time to Failure): Around 1 million hours

• Warranty: 3-year limited warranty

Dimensions & Weight

• Dimensions: 80mm x 22mm x 2.3mm

• Weight: Approximately 6 grams

Compatibility

• Designed for systems supporting M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSDs

• Compatible with Gen3 systems, though at reduced speeds

Ideal Use Cases

• Suitable for general computing, office tasks, boot drives, and budget-friendly Gen4 upgrades

• Offers fast boot times, quick application loading, and responsive system performance

Key Considerations

• Limited to 480GB capacity, which may not be suitable for high-capacity storage needs

• QLC NAND is optimized for read-intensive workloads and moderate write activity

• Best performance achieved on PCIe Gen4 platforms